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The Publisher First Podcast
By FreestarTechnology
The Publisher First Podcast episodes
- Ep. 61: Travis Wilky (Calculated Conversions)
In this episode of The Publisher First Podcast, host Kurt Donnell sits down with Travis Wilky, President and Co-Founder of Calculated Conversions. They dive into how performance is a byproduct of discipline, how mindset can transform a business, and how Travis's unique background as a former professional road cyclist in Europe informs his strategic approach to structure, accountability, and measurable outcomes in the digital media space.
Travis's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-wilky-7480947/
Podcast Website: https://open.spotify.com/show/2i2ON2nNYrZXjjNfp42g7T?si=t5OrfT8oRTabaQmEWQ764w
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Email: [email protected]Website: http://freestar.com/
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35 min - Ep. 60: Jake Abraham (Experian)
In this episode of The Publisher First Podcast, host Kurt Donnell sits down with Jake Abraham, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Experian Marketing Services. They dive into the future of publisher monetization, the role of data marketplaces in the ecosystem, and how Jake's unique background as an award-winning film producer informs his strategic approach to ad tech and media innovation.
Jake's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jake-abraham-a908404/
Podcast Website: https://open.spotify.com/show/2i2ON2nNYrZXjjNfp42g7T?si=t5OrfT8oRTabaQmEWQ764w
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34 min - Ep. 59: Jonathan Keyser (Keyser Commercial Real Estate)
In this powerful episode, host Kurt Donnell sits down with Jonathan Keyser, the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author and visionary Founder and Managing Partner of Keyser Commercial Real Estate. Together, they unpack the secrets to building a world-class company culture, navigating the return-to-office boom, and harnessing the transformative power of finding the good in every situation. If you're looking for actionable inspiration and a fresh perspective on leadership, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankeyser/
Learn More about Jonathan's #1 WSJ & Amazon Best Seller: You Don't Have to be Ruthless To Win
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Email: [email protected] Website: http://freestar.com/
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42 min - Ep 58: Jackie Lord (Culture Index)
In this episode, host Kurt Donnell sits down with Jackie Lord, Founding Principal and CEO of Elevate Consulting Group, for a powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and the human element behind business success. They dive into the transformative impact of the Culture Index, explore the difference between good and great leadership, and unpack what Jackie calls a leader’s moral obligation to their people. Whether you're a CEO, people manager, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackienlord/
Culture Index Platform: https://www.cultureindex.com/
Learn more about Freestar
Email: [email protected] Website: http://freestar.com/
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- Ep 57: Lucy Rogers (LiveRamp)
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28 min - Ep. 56: Ken Harlan (MobileFuse)
In this episode, host Kurt Donnell sits down with Ken Harlan, Founder and CEO of MobileFuse, one of the leading in-app advertising platforms in the U.S. They dive into the current state of in-app advertising, the transition to Connected TV (CTV), and what it means to be sustainable in this industry.
Ken's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenharlan/
Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar
Learn more about Freestar
Email: [email protected] Website: http://freestar.com/
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32 min - Ep. 55: Gareth Glaser (Gamera, Inc)
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Gareth Glaser, CEO of Gamera, Inc, about important topics spanning from the state of the open web to the demonization of paid traffic
Gareth's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethglaser/
Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar
Learn more about Freestar
Email: [email protected] Website: http://freestar.com/
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39 min - Ep. 54: Nick Hill (EssenceMediacom)
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Nick Hill, Head of Programmatic EMEA for EssenceMediacom, about the buy-side perspective of the industry as it stands today and the importance of company culture and "getting out of the way".
Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-hill-776b0b44/
Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar
Learn more about Freestar
Email: [email protected] Website: http://freestar.com/
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31 min - Ep. 53: Julia Wilson (Automattic)
In this special episode in honor of Women's History Month, our host Kurt Donnell is joined by Freestar CRO, Heather Carver as they chat with special guest Julia Wilson, VP of Ad Partnerships and Product Strategy at Automattic. They dive into the changes in business strategy post-Automattic's purchase of Tumblr, Julia's involvement with women's organizations like Chief and Nerdy Girl Success, and the reality of Imposter Syndrome as a woman in tech.
Julia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwilson254/
Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar
Learn more about Freestar
Email: [email protected] Website: http://freestar.com/
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35 min
About The Publisher First Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to The Publisher First Podcast by Freestar, where industry leaders share the strategies, stories, and insights that shaped their path to success. Each episode features candid conversations with CEOs, founders, revenue pros, and other innovators across the ad tech landscape and beyond. From unpacking trends and sharing hard-won business lessons to exploring the personal moments that made the difference, we’re all about conversations that matter.
Freestar is Publisher First—and this podcast is for everyone.